Forest River Reflection problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 1997–2004: 2 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
Equipment #07V085000 · 2007 · 128,000 units
Problem: Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with s
Seat Belts #04V276000 · 2004 · 2,010 units
Problem: Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
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